Zavalla mayor demotes police chief

The mayor of Zavalla confirmed Monday that he has demoted the town's police chief.

Davis says he demoted Joey Courtney due to necessary improvements that need to be made in the police department.

Courtney was named police chief in August 2011 by the Zavalla City Council during former Mayor Greg Fletcher's term in office. Prior to the appointment, Courtney was with the Zavalla Police Department for eight years as a lieutenant.

Mayor Davis would not comment further on the demotion at this time. He says he is currently working to schedule a meeting with the city council regarding this decision.

Early childhood educators have been emphasizing the skill of coding to younger and younger age groups. Friday. Dunbar Primary School revealed that they're joining the trend by teaching their kindergarten and 2nd grade "Gifted and Talented" classes coding and technology skills, through toys, activities, and games.

Early childhood educators have been emphasizing the skill of coding to younger and younger age groups. Friday. Dunbar Primary School revealed that they're joining the trend by teaching their kindergarten and 2nd grade "Gifted and Talented" classes coding and technology skills, through toys, activities, and games.